July 23/11 0:14 am - Tour de L'Abitibi: Stage 5

Resxults from the 5th stage of the 2011 Tour de L'Abitibi/Coupe des Nations (Junior) in Quebec

130 cyclists took part to the Stavibel stage, between Rouyn- Noranda and Amos, a challenge of 120 kilometres.

The weather continues to be favorable since the sun was once again shining for the fifth stage. Despite the long distance, the departure was one of the fastest with a speed of approximately 60 km/hour following a controled start.

The French cyclists came back strong with the trio Boulanger, Goulot and Morel who respectively won gold, silver and bronze.

There is still a strong competition between the United-States and New-Zealand, who is still standing at the top of the individual ranking. James Oram was back on the top of the podium Friday night, proudly wearing the brown jersey. The orange jersey worn by number 12 from the French national team, Thibaut Boulanger. Finally, number 34 from US national team, Colby Wait-Molyneux kept the blue jersey. In conclusion, the GC ranking remained unchanged.

The team ranking is as follows: the United-States are first, followed by New-Zealand and Canada.

Saturday is going to be another busy day since it is the beginning of the Tour de la Relève, when 175 young athletes will take control of route 395 north towards Saint-Maurice in the morning.